Local News
10:05am Fri 07 Aug, 2026
When StarJam closed its doors last year, Kate Smith saw more than the loss of a dance class. She saw young people with disabilities lose a place where they... Read More
09:28am Fri 07 Aug, 2026
A striking new mural of a white dove is turning heads outside a Mount Maunganui church, offering a message of peace and hope to everyone who passes by. Painted... Read More
08:00am Fri 07 Aug, 2026
When visitors stop to admire Jo Pedersen's artwork at the inaugural Tauranga Art Show this month, they will see more than her years of creative experimentation... Read More
07:00am Fri 07 Aug, 2026
He loves making fishing lures and today he's reeling in his biggest catch - his centenarian birthday. Born on August 7, 1926, Pāpāmoa man John Morris... Read More
04:07pm Sat 01 Aug, 2026
Katikati's second annual free Whānau Hauora Day has been hailed a resounding success with an estimated 250-plus people enjoying the July 8 event inside... Read More
04:06pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Katikati has been proposed to host a pilot programme aiming to help older homeowners downsize to smaller, accessible houses in their community. Grey Power... Read More
04:02pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A new season of original short plays will bring fresh voices, new talent and experimental theatre to Tauranga when Black Box - Originals August 2026 opens for... Read More
03:46pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A new online health hub designed to make it easier for women across New Zealand to find trusted health information has been launched this month. Developed... Read More
02:49pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Tauranga film and television costumer Georgia Chalmers-Jones will return to the World of WearableArt (WOW) stage this year as a finalist in the 2026 competition. It... Read More
02:00pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
The New Zealand String Quartet will return to Tauranga next month, inviting audiences to experience an evening of musical storytelling in the recently reopened... Read More
01:55pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Sponsored Content A richly expressive evening of French elegance awaits those at Scholars Baroque Aotearoa's upcoming concert on August 8 at Mount Maunganui. The... Read More
11:42am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Katikati Stags supporters endured a tough watch in cold, wet weather on Saturday as Rangataua snatched 2026's Western Bay of Plenty Senior Men's title in front... Read More